Candied apricots

🍑 Candied apricots, a generous fruit with strong character

Candied apricots hold a special place among candied fruits. Their generous shape, warm colour and naturally soft flesh give them a strong visual presence and a distinctive identity.

Offering these apricots with the pit still inside is a deliberate choice. It reflects a respectful candying process that preserves the fruit’s structure, firmness and authenticity. This detail is particularly appreciated in traditional pastry.

Unlike dehydrated fruits , candied fruits are produced through a slow candying process. The fruit’s natural water is gradually replaced with sugar syrup, allowing candied apricots to retain their softness and aromatic intensity.

✨ What makes candied apricots special

🍰 How to use candied apricots

Candied apricots offer great versatility. Their texture allows for clean slicing or whole-fruit use, depending on the desired presentation.

They are perfectly suited to traditional recipes, but also to more contemporary creations, where their volume and colour bring depth and visual impact.

For culinary inspiration and recipe ideas:

👉 Candied fruit recipes

📜 Origin and candying method

Candying is a traditional preservation method that enhances fruit without altering its nature. Thanks to its fleshy and aromatic pulp, apricot is particularly well suited to this process.

Keeping the pit inside helps maintain the fruit’s structure during candying, which explains the excellent firmness of candied apricots when used in pastry.

To learn more about candied fruits and their preparation:

👉 Candied fruits: origins and methods

For general botanical information: Apricot – botanical reference .

📦 Packaging & storage

Candied apricots are vacuum-packed to ensure optimal hygiene and reliable preservation during transport.

Shelf life: up to 12 months. For best results, store in the fruit and vegetable drawer of the refrigerator.

After opening, keep in an airtight container.

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❓ FAQ – Candied apricots

Why are candied apricots sold with the pit inside?

Keeping the pit helps preserve the fruit’s structure during candying and ensures better firmness when used in pastry.

Can the pit be removed before use?

Yes, the pit can be easily removed depending on the intended use, especially for slicing or recipe integration.

Are candied apricots suitable for decoration?

Yes, their generous size, warm colour and natural appearance make them ideal for gourmet decoration.

How should candied apricots be stored after opening?

They should be kept in an airtight container, ideally refrigerated, to preserve texture and aroma.